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Jamestown College favored in preseason men’s hoops poll
(Dickinson, ND) – Jamestown College has been tabbed the preseason favorite in the Dakota Athletic Conference Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Poll.
The Jimmies received seven first place ballots to top the poll. JC returns first team all conference and Honorable Mention All-American forward Kyle Iverson (15.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg) and second team all conference guard Jake Holen (12.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg) to their starting lineup.
Minot State picked up a first place selection to finish second in the poll. The Beavers bring back five players from last season, led by guards Joe Gathings (12.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.4 apg) and Ricky Martinez (9.3 ppg, 3.5 apg).
Defending DAC champion Mayville State placed third in the poll. The Comets lost two All-Americans from their national runner-up squad. New head coach Justin Johnson returns one starter in guard Tremel Gilot (10.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg).
Black Hills State placed fourth in the balloting. The Yellow Jackets bring back last years’ DAC Newcomer of the Year, Sam Kim (13 ppg, 4 rpg) among four returning starters.
Valley City State finished fifth in the rankings of the coaches. The Vikings look to reload after losing a pair of all conference performers. Guard Mike Stowman (9.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg) is one of two starters who return.
Dickinson State and new coach Ty Orton are tabbed sixth in the balloting. Forward Ervin Belton (11 ppg, 3 rpg) is the Blue Hawks’ lone returning starter from last season.
South Dakota Mines finished seventh in the poll. The Hardrockers lost four starters, including three all conference players, from last year’s squad. Guard Robbie Fedor (6.1 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.1 apg) is the leading scorer among returning players.
Dakota State placed eighth in the tally. The Trojans return three starters, led by first team All DAC and Honorable Mention All-American forward Joe Backus (19.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg).
The poll was conducted by the Dakota Athletic Conference.
Below are the results of the poll with first place votes in parenthesis.
2007- 08 Men's |
2006-07 |
2006-07 |
2006-07 |
Total |
Basketball Preseason |
DAC |
Overall |
DAC |
Voting |
Coaches' Poll |
Record |
Record |
Place |
Points |
Jamestown College (7) |
9-5 |
19-11 |
2nd tie |
49 |
Minot State (1) |
7-7 |
14-15 |
5th |
41 |
Mayville State |
11-3 |
27-9 |
1st |
31 |
Black Hills State |
5-9 |
10-19 |
7th |
30 |
Valley City State |
8-6 |
14-15 |
4th |
28 |
Dickinson State |
6-8 |
9-19 |
6th |
19 |
South Dakota Mines |
9-5 |
16-15 |
2nd tie |
14 |
Dakota State |
1-13 |
2-27 |
8th |
12 |
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- 2007-08 Team Previews:
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets:
| Head Coach: Paul Sather (3rd year) |
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Phone: 605-642-6607 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: paulsather@bhsu.edu |
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Record at BHSU: 27-33 |
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Overall record: 27-33 |
| Athletic Director: Jhett Albers |
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Phone: 605-642-6882 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu |
| Sports Information: Bradd Schafer |
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Phone: 605-642-6460 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: braddschafer@bhsu.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 5-9/10-19 - 7th place |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to Jamestown, 85-56 in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: -3.0 (6th) |
Field Goal %: 41.8% (7th) |
| Scoring Offense: 70.8 ppg (6th) |
3pt Field Goal %: 34.4% (4th) |
| Scoring Defense: 73.8 ppg (4th) |
Free Throw %:71.8% (2nd) |
| Rebounding Margin: -2.72 (6th) |
Opponents FG%: 45.8% (5th) |
| Rebounding: 33.62 rpg (4th tie) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 33.2% (2nd) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4) |
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| Sam Kim; 6-4; Senior; Guard; Fremont, CA |
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2006-07 stats: 13 pts/game, 4 reb/game |
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DAC Newcomer of the Year |
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| Forrest Dorr; 5-11; Senior; Guard; Gillette, WY |
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2006-07 stats: 11 pts/game |
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| Randy Herman; 6-7; Junior; Forward; Belle Fourche, SD |
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2006-07 stats: 9 pts/game, 4 reb/game |
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| A.J. Fodness; 6-6; Junior; Forward; Lennox, SD |
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2006-07 stats: 9 pts/game, 7 reb/game |
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| Parfait Nayigihugu; 6-3; Senior; Guard; Laramie, WY |
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2006-07 stats: 8 pts/game, 4 reb/game |
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| Corey Dollwan; 5-11; Senior; Guard; Ogden, UT |
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2006-07 stats: 4 pts/game |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Will John Johnson; 6-8; Freshman; Forward; Whitewood, SD |
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| Cain Atkinson; 6-0; Freshman; Guard; Evanston, WY |
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| Luke Enos; 6-7; Freshman; Forward; Faith, SD |
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| Clay Pottorf; 6-3; Freshman; Guard; Greeley, CO |
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| Kyle Semin; 6-9; Freshman; Forward; Littleton, CO |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1) |
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| Andre Goldberg, Guard |
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Dakota State University Trojans:
| Head Coach: Wade Kooiman (3rd season) |
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Phone: 605-256-5234 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: wade.kooiman@dsu.edu |
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Record at DaSU: 8-50 |
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Overall Record: 8-50 |
| Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss |
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Phone: 605-256-5233 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu |
| Sports Information: Nick Huntimer |
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Phone: 605-256-5229 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: nick.huntimer@dsu.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 1-13/2-27 - 8th place |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to Mayville State, 88-72, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: -17.2 (8th) |
Field Goal %: 41.4% (8th) |
| Scoring Offense: 67.6 ppg (8th) |
3pt Field Goal %: 27.1% (8th) |
| Scoring Defense: 84.8 ppg (7th) |
Free Throw %: 65.2% (7th) |
| Rebounding Margin: -4.21 (7th) |
Opponents FG%: 49.7% (7th) |
| Rebounding: 33.52 rpg (6th) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 36.7% (6th) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 3) |
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| Joe Backus; 6-8; Senior; Forward; Wentworth, SD |
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2006-07 stats: 19.8 pts/game, 7.7 reb/game |
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1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
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| Derek Powell; 5-6; Senior; Guard; Chamberlain, SD |
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2006-07 stats 4.2 pts/game, 2.6 asst/game |
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| Bryce Kreutzfeldt; Sophomore; Guard; Chester, SD |
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2006-07 stats: 10 pts/game, 2.1 reb/game |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Jason DeZeeuw; 6-1; Freshman; Guard; Elkton, SD |
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| Derek Kreutzfeldt; 6-4; Freshman; Guard; Chester, SD |
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| Bryce Snyder; 6-8; Freshman; Center; Hartford, SD |
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| Josh Boyer; 6-3; Junior; Guard; Hurley, SD |
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| Sean Baitinger; 6-3; Junior; Guard; Elk Grove, CA |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 2) |
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| Frank Calles, Guard |
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| Adam Neilson, Forward |
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Dickinson State University Blue Hawks:
| Head Coach: Ty Orton (1st season) |
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Phone: 701-483-2473 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: ty.orton@dickinsonstate.edu |
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Record at DiSU: 0-0 |
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Overall Record: 71-83 |
| Athletic Director: Roger Ternes |
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Phone: 701-483-2159 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu |
| Sports Information: Galen Morton |
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Phone: 701-483-2102 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 6-8/9-19 - 6th place |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to South Dakota Mines, 100-82, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: -10.3 (7th) |
Field Goal %: 49.3% (1st) |
| Scoring Offense: 75.3 ppg (4th) |
3pt Field Goal %: 36.4% (3rd) |
| Scoring Defense: 85.6 ppg (8th) |
Free Throw %: 67.9% (4th) |
| Rebounding Margin: -8.46 rpg (8th) |
Opponents FG%: 52.0% (8th) |
| Rebounding: 27.25 rpg (8th) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 40.7% (8th) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 1) |
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| Ervin Belton; 6-6; Senior; Forward; Phoenix, AZ |
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2006-07 stats: 11 pts/game, 3 reb/game |
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| Ryan Bogner; 6-3; Sophomore; Forward; Dickinson, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 6 pts/game, 4.2 reb/game |
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| Nigel Sims; 6-3; Senior; Forward; Yokohama, Japan |
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2006-07 stats: 9 pts/game |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Fred Scheltinga; 6-11; Junior; Center; Holambra, Brazil |
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| Sean Burnham; 6-1; Junior; Guard; Littleton, CO |
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| Nate Lebsock; 6-2; Freshman; Guard; Frenchtown, MT |
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| Steve Mitchell; 6-4; Senior; Forward; Estes Park, CO |
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| Mark Versen; 6-6; Junior; Forward; Highlands Ranch, CO |
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| Jeremy Mallard; 5-6; Junior; Guard; McClave, CO |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 4) |
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Jamestown College Jimmies:
| Head Coach: Jeff Trumbauer (4th year) |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: trumbauer@jc.edu |
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Record at JC: 40-48 |
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Overall Record: 40-48 |
| Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: paulson@jc.edu |
| Sports Information: Cisco Cole |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: ccole@jc.edu |
| 2006-07 Season: 9-5/19-11 - tied for 2nd place with South Dakota Mines |
| DAC Tournament: def. Black Hills State, 85-56 in the quarterfinals; lost to South Dakota Mines, 71-62, in the semifinals |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: +9.4 (2nd) |
Field Goal %: 47.1% (3rd) |
| Scoring Offense: 77.4 ppg (3rd) |
3pt Field Goal %: 37.0% (1st) |
| Scoring Defense: 68.0 ppg (1st) |
Free Throw %: 66.9% (5th) |
| Rebounding Margin: +6.20 (1st) |
Opponents FG%: 42.1% (1st) |
| Rebounding: 37.57 rpg (3rd) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 35.3% (5th) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 3) |
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| Jake Holen; 6-2; Senior; Guard; LaMoure, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 12.3 pts/game, 2.4 reb/game, 70 3pt FGs, 49% 3pt FG |
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2nd team All DAC |
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| Kyle Iverson ; 6-8; Senior; Forward; Elgin, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 15.5 pts/game, 7.0 reb/game |
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1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
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| Jordan Olson; 6-6; Senior; Forward; Milnor, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 8.8 pts/game, 6.5 reb/game |
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| Jerald Richardson; 6-5; Senior; Forward; Killeen, TX |
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2006-07 stats: 6.7 pts/game, 3.2 reb/game |
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| Kellen Bubach; 6-4; Senior; Guard; West Fargo, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 3.3 pts/game, 2.0 reb/game |
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| John Peabody; 6-8; Sophomore; Center; Beulah, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 4.2 pts/game; 3.2 reb/game |
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| Andy Bachmeier; 6-2; Junior; Guard; Bismarck, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 2.7 pts/game, 49% 3pt FG |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Ryan Thompson; 6-1; Senior; Guard; Virouquo, WI |
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| Kellan White; 6-4; Junior; Guard; Stockton, CA |
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| Elliot Risbrudt; 5-10; Freshman;; Guard; Maple Lake, MN |
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| Luke Lorenz; 6-4; Freshman; Guard; Mayville, ND |
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| Casey Erickson; 6-3; Freshman; Guard; Britton, SD |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 2) |
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| Lawrence Brooks, Guard - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
| Jason Bitz, Forward |
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| Mike Perez, Guard |
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Mayville State University Comets:
| Head Coach: Justin Johnson (1st year) |
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Phone: 701-788-4715 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu |
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Record at MaSU: 0-0 |
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Overall Record: 0-0 |
| Athletic Director: Mike Moore |
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Phone: 701-788-4706 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu |
| Sports Information: Justin Johnson |
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Phone: 701-788-4715 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 11-3/27-9 - 1st place |
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| DAC Tournament: def. Dakota State, 88-72, in the quarterfinals; def. Valley City State, 66-62, in the semifinals; def. |
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South Dakota Mines, 85-74, in the championship |
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| NAIA Tournament: def. William Penn, IA, 101-86, in the 1st round; def. Florida Memorial, 88-72, in the 2nd round; def. |
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def. Cedarville, OH, 82-81, in the quarterfinals; def. Northwest, WA, 74-65, in the semifinals; lost to MidAmerica |
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Nazarene, KS, 78-60, in the championship |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: +10.1 (1st) |
Field Goal %: 47.0% (4th) |
| Scoring Offense: 83.4 ppg (1st) |
3pt Field Goal %: 34.2% (6th) |
| Scoring Defense: 73.3 ppg (3rd) |
Free Throw %:63.1% (8th) |
| Rebounding Margin: +1.61 (3rd) |
Opponents FG%: 42.8% (2nd) |
| Rebounding: 39.81 rpg (1st) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 33.9% (3rd) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 1) |
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| Marques Benjamin; 6-0; Senior; Guard; San Francisco, CA |
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2006-07 stats: 4.6 pts/game, 4.1 reb/game, 4.7 asst/game |
| Tremel Gilot; 6-3; Senior; Guard; Chicago, IL |
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2006-07 stats: 10.4 pts/game, 3.5 reb/game |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Alfonzo McNeal; 6-6; Junior; Forward; Las Vegas, NV |
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| Drew Bergerson; 6-6; Junior; Center; Washougal, WA |
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| Jake Gonzales; 6-3; Junior; Guard; Poilsbo, WA |
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| Dave Johnson; 6-5; Junior; Forward; New London, MN |
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| Ron Dunlap; 6-6; Junior; Forward; West Covina, CA |
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| Jeremy Francis; 5-9; Junior; Guard; San Francisco, CA |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 4) |
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| Monty Rogers, Forward; DAC MVP, 1st team All DAC, 1st team NAIA All America |
| Ron Howard, Guard - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
| Matt Stenehjem, Center - 3rd team All DAC |
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| Andy Parochka, Guard |
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| Chris Reinhart, Guard |
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| Zack Alvidrez, Forward |
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Minot State University Beavers:
| Head Coach: Mike Hultz (10th year) |
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Phone: 701-858-3278 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: mike.hultz@minotstateu.edu |
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Record at MiSU: 137-125 |
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Overall Record: 137-125 |
| Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg |
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Phone: 701-858-3041 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: rick.hedberg@minotstateu.edu |
| Sports Information: Sheila Green-Gerding |
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Phone: 701-858-3261 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 7-7/14-15 - 5th place |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to Valley City State, 82-60, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: +0.7 (4th) |
Field Goal %: 45.2% (5th) |
| Scoring Offense: 78.9 ppg (2nd) |
3pt Field Goal %: (36.6% (2nd) |
| Scoring Defense: 78.2 ppg (6th) |
Free Throw %: 71.8% (2nd) |
| Rebounding Margin: +0.55 (4th) |
Opponents FG%: 44.8% (4th) |
| Rebounding: 38.14 rpg (2nd) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 34.3% (4th) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 2) |
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| Joe Gathings; 6-1; Senior; Guard; Chicago, IL |
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2006-07 stats: 12.2 pts/game, 4.3 reb/game, 2.4 asst/game, 35% 3 pt FG |
| Ricky Martinez; 5-8; Senior; Guard; Oceanside, CA |
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2006-07 stats: 9.3 pts/game, 3.5 asst/game, 37% 3 pt FG |
| Milan Cvetkovic; 6-8; Junior; Center; Belgrade, Serbia |
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2006-07 stats: 8.2 pts/game, 4.1 reb/game, 58% FG |
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| Matt Witwer; 6-5; Senior; Forward; Minot, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 7.9 pts/game, 4.0 reb/game, 50% FG, 89% FT |
| Andy Leraas, 6-5; Sophomore; Forward; Hillsboro, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 5.7 pts/game, 4.4 reb/game |
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| Jessie Ford; 6-7; Senior; Center; Kansas City, KS |
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2006-07 stats: 5.1 pts/game, 4.4 reb/game |
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| Aaron Patterson; 6-3; Junior; Guard; Freemont, CA |
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| C.J. DeWitty; 6-0; Junior; Guard; Austin, TX |
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| Bojan Janjic; 6-5; Freshman; Guard; Kikinda, Serbia |
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| Mitch Mayer; 6-8; Freshman; Center; Minot, ND |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 3) |
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| Jordan Cooper, Guard - 2nd team All DAC |
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| Drew Hysjulien, Forward |
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| Cleodis Hilliard, Forward |
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South Dakota Mines Hardrockers:
| Head Coach: Jason Henry (3rd year) |
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Phone: 605-394-3023 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: jason.henry@sdsmt.edu |
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Record at SDM: 25-35 |
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Overall Record: 25-35 |
| Athletic Director: Hugh Welsh |
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Phone: 605-394-2351 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: hugh.welsh@sdsmt.edu |
| Sports Information: Bradley Blume |
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Phone: 605-394-2355 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu |
| 2006-07 season: 9-5/16-15 - tied for 2nd with Jamestown College |
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| DAC Tournament: def. Dickinson State, 100-82, in the quarterfinals; def. Jamestown, 71-62, in the semifinals; lost to |
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Mayville State, 85-74, in the championship |
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| Team Stats: (rank in DAC) |
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| Scoring Margin: -1.6 (5th) |
Field Goal %: 48.5% (2nd) |
| Scoring Offense: 74.2 ppg (5th) |
3pt Field Goal %: 34.3% (5th) |
| Scoring Defense: 75.8 ppg (5th) |
Free Throw %: 72.3% (1st) |
| Rebounding Margin: +4.26 (2nd) |
Opponents FG%: 47.6% (6th) |
| Rebounding: 33.23 rpg (7th) |
Opponents 3pt FG%: 37.5% (7th) |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 1) |
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| Donny DeGooyer; 6-6; Junior; Forward; Great Falls, MT |
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2006-07 stats: 3.1 pts/game, 1.55 reb/game |
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| Brandon Smith; 6-8; Junior; Forward; Amenia, ND |
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2006-07 stats: 3.7 pts/game, 2.4 reb/game |
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